Sirca Paints India Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, detailing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The report, filed pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, covers the company's standalone operations and forms an integral part of its Integrated Annual Report. The company operates in the wood coatings and decorative paints industry, with manufacturing contributing 76.58% of its turnover and import and trading accounting for 23.42%.

Environmental Performance

The company reported that all its manufacturing plants operate as Zero Liquid Discharge facilities, aiming to optimise water consumption and minimise wastewater generation. Total energy consumption for FY26 was 1,347,208 KWH, with an energy intensity of 0.00027 per rupee of turnover. Water withdrawal totalled 1,750 kilolitres, comprising 1,500 kilolitres from groundwater and 250 kilolitres from third-party sources. The company stated it has ensured 100% compliance with applicable environmental laws, with no fines levied by regulatory authorities during the reporting period.

Social and Governance Disclosures

As of March 31, 2026, the company employed 603 employees and 209 workers. Women comprised 8% of the total workforce and 16.67% of the Board of Directors. The report indicated that there were no instances of fines, penalties, or disciplinary actions for bribery or corruption during the year. Additionally, there were no reported cases of sexual harassment, discrimination, or child labour. The company's Stakeholders Relationship Committee, chaired by Aman Arora, oversees ESG strategy and monitors the implementation of sustainability targets.

Financial and Operational Metrics

The report disclosed that the company's paid-up capital stands at INR 56,79,28,000, divided into 5,67,92,800 equity shares of INR 10 each. It serves a national market across 13 states and one international market. The retail segment contributes approximately 70% of total revenue, while Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) contribute nearly 30%. The company identified talent management and environmental sustainability as key material issues, with governance viewed as an opportunity.

Sirca Paints India Ltd has fixed July 31, 2026 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share. The dividend, which was recommended by the board of directors for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, amounts to 20% on a par value of ₹10 per share. This payout is subject to the approval of members at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The 21st AGM is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 12:30 P.M. via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The board, which met on July 17, 2026, approved the annual report and authorized the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer to convene the meeting. The dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of the AGM, pending approval.

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Copies of the intimation have been sent to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, BSE Limited, National Securities Depository Limited, Central Depository Services (India) Limited, and KFin Technologies Limited.

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